New members on SWAPD are fully moderated, meaning their topics and listings must go through a review process before becoming visible to the public. Here’s everything you need to know about the process and potential reasons for denial.
How the Review Process Works
- Review Time: Listings are typically reviewed within 30 minutes, but it can take up to 24 hours during busy periods.
- Denial Indicator: If your topic or listing hasn’t been approved within 24 hours, it has likely been denied.
Rejection Policy
- SWAPD staff does not provide rejection notices, even upon request.
- If your listing has been rejected multiple times, send a copy of it via Private Message to @administrators for review. They will let you know what went wrong.
Common Reasons for Rejection
- Wrong Category
- Posting your listing in the incorrect section of the site.
- Prohibited Items
- Attempting to list items or services that are not allowed on SWAPD.
- Vague Listings
- Insufficient details or poorly described offerings.
- Lack of Screenshots
- Listings missing visual proof, such as screenshots of the product, service, or account.
- Revealing Sensitive Information
- Including URLs, @handles, or any contact details in your screenshots.
- Contacting Off-Site
- Asking users to communicate outside of SWAPD (e.g., email, Telegram).
- Illegal Content
- Attempting to sell or list anything illegal or in violation of SWAPD’s rules.
Additional Resources
- Refer to the SWAPD Knowledge Base for detailed guidelines on what is and isn’t allowed.
- If you need further assistance, contact @help via chat.
By following these guidelines and addressing the issues above, you can improve your chances of having your topics and listings approved quickly.